Improving efficiency in wisdom teeth surgery
Improvement of Operating Room Efficiency in the Extraction of Bilateral Third Molar Surgery Under Narcosis Using Enhanced Preoperative Preparation and a Dedicated Operating Room Team: a Randomised Controlled Trial (PREPARE-study)
This study tests a new program to see if it can make wisdom teeth surgery faster and improve the experience for patients compared to regular methods.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 130 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Jessa Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hasselt, Limburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06873152 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a comprehensive program aimed at enhancing operating room efficiency during bilateral third molar extractions. It compares this program to standard practices, focusing on reducing nonoperative time and improving overall patient experience. The research highlights the importance of managing anesthesia induction, emergence, and turnover times to optimize surgical workflows and minimize costs associated with operating room usage.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 16-60 who are scheduled for wisdom teeth surgery and meet specific health criteria.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to understand the study design or refuse to participate will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to faster surgeries and improved patient satisfaction while reducing hospital costs.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be studies focusing on operating room efficiency, this specific approach to managing nonoperative time in wisdom teeth surgery is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 16-60 years * ASA I- III * BMI ≤ 40 kg/m2 * Patient is willing to give informed consent * Patient is scheduled for wisdom teeth surgery Exclusion Criteria: * The inability to understand to the study design * Refusal to participate in the trial
Where this trial is running
Hasselt, Limburg
- Jessa Hospital — Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Bjorn Stessel, MD, PhD
- Email: bjorn.stessel@jessazh.be
- Phone: +3211222107
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.